New Post and Go Stamp Machine LocationsRoyal Mail has announced the installation of two Post & Go machines. One continues the military adoption of machines and the other targets tourists in Stratford Upon Avon. [...]

Philatelic Innovation Over The Pond by USPSRegular readers will know I recently posted a series of articles venting my frustration with Royal Mail for a lack of support and imaginative marketing of British stamps. I was talking about all British stamps and not just those currently being sold. [...]

Pink Floyd Issue - Another Brick In The Wall of Royal Mail StampsSo, it's official, the "Music Greats" issue scheduled for July 7th will feature Pink Floyd - despite previous, quite recent, philatelic tributes to the band already housed in many stamp albums. Personally I feel there was more justification for other subjects - the recently departed George Martin for example - but my opinions don't matter. [...]

BFPS Issue Sapper 300 and Battle of Jutland CoversThe British Forces Philatelic Service (BFPS) is producing a limited edition commemorative cover to mark the tercentenary of the Royal Engineers released for sale on the 26 May 2016. Just a few days later, on July 31, another cover will be released to commemorate the centenary of the largest naval engagement of WW1, the Battle of Jutland. [...]

GB Stamps Offer All Kinds Of OpportunityI freely admit I'm not an old school purist when it comes to appreciating our postage stamps. I like to see stamps being used. By this I mean used productively - in the broadest sense - with some imagination, creative skill or even to realise a capitalistic talent. For me, while I concede it's just my opinion, mounting stamps in an album that will only see the light of day from time to time over the coming decades seems unexciting and uninspiring. [...]

More Royal Navy Museums Fuel The Post and Go Stamp FireGet ready eBay, they're coming your way! Royal Mail has announced Post & Go machines are being installed at two new Royal Navy museums. HMS Trincomalee in Hartlepool and HMS Caroline in Belfast. This makes me wonder how many possible variations there must be for the Union Flag Post & Go label alone now? [...]

eBay - A Stamp Buyers Guide to Reality Some stonking good bargains are out there waiting to be claimed every day of the week on eBay but will you be taking the plunge? Would a little patience and some reasonable knowledge help you find some corking good deals or will you be taken to the cleaners by those scammers and cheats you hear about in some forums and blogs? Let's look properly at the reality of the opportunities and threats that await buyers at eBay. [...]

How NOT to Market Your Collectable Products 101My recent articles about the future of stamp collecting and the under-performance of Royal Mail when it comes to marketing British stamps has stirred up quite a bit of interest judging by the page views and my inbox. The good news is, plenty of people are interested in the subject and that's a reason to be cheerful. So, to finish venting my frustration about Royal Mail and the hobby I care about, let me clarify a couple of things. [...]

Royal Mail Should Be Making A Mint From Stamp CollectorsDespite all the evidence to the contrary, readers of my recent post will know I'm becoming increasingly optimistic about the future of tangible collectables and, not least, postage stamps. I'm convinced the problem for GB stamps is down to a lack of genuine interest in - or understanding of - philately at the very top of Royal Mail and, to a lesser extent, weak management of our Post Office network. [...]